Arizona Science Center
About
The Arizona Science Center anchors science education in the heart of downtown Phoenix, welcoming more than a million visitors annually to 140,000 square feet of interactive science exploration. Four floors of galleries span the physical sciences, earth sciences, life sciences, technology, and engineering with more than 300 hands-on exhibits designed for all ages. The museum's CREATE® makerspace is a dedicated fabrication and design studio where visitors work with hands-on tools to create, invent, and prototype. Nearby, the Dorrance DOME planetarium presents live star talks and fulldome films covering astronomy and natural wonders. The five-story Giant Screen Theater presents breathtaking large-format films in an immersive viewing environment. The Evans Family SkyCycle provides a thrilling real-world physics lesson as visitors pedal a bicycle along a wire suspended high above the museum's atrium. The Girls in STEM initiative reflects the museum's commitment to broadening access and representation in science and technology fields through targeted programming and community partnerships. For homeschool families, the Arizona Science Center offers structured workshop programs aligned with Arizona academic standards, providing hands-on investigations across science disciplines. The Arizona Science and Engineering Fair (AzSEF) is hosted at the center, connecting student researchers with scientific mentorship and competition opportunities each spring.
🏠 Homeschool Programs
Homeschool workshop programs aligned to Arizona academic standards. Contact education department for scheduling.
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Hours of Operation
Open Tuesday–Sunday 10:30am–4pm. Closed Mondays. Hours vary seasonally.
Hours change seasonally — verify before visiting.
Admission
Paid admissionAdmission prices available at azscience.org. Giant Screen Theater and planetarium tickets available separately. ASTC Passport Program accepted.
✓ Membership available
ASTC Travel Passport Program
Members of the Association of Science and Technology Centers' Travel Passport Program offer free or discounted admission to members of other participating institutions. Over 300 science centers worldwide participate.
Learn more →47 other places in our directory accept this membership:
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Adventure Science Center
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COSI
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Oregon Museum of Science and Industry
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California Academy of Sciences
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Science Museum of Virginia
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Exploreum Science Center
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Perot Museum of Nature and Science
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Discovery Place Science
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Kenneth C. Griffin Museum of Science and Industry
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Indiana State Museum
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Museum of Life and Science
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The Tech Interactive
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Cincinnati Museum Center
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Space Center Houston
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Louisiana Children's Museum
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Virginia Museum of Natural History
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